A divorce can obviously be very difficult and emotional. It has been my experience that if you understand the basics of the New Jersey (NJ) divorce process and laws, you will feel less anxious because you will know what to expect.

In an uncontested divorce you can represent yourself. You don't have to rely on lawyers to resolve every issue. In an uncontested divorce you have full control over the divorce terms (who gets what). Most couples in the end will settle their divorce outside of court without outside assistance anyway because many lawyers are there mainly to fan the flames and extend the divorce as long as possible. Of course that's in order to collect the maximum amount of fees possible. In a contested divorce the divorce terms are out of your hands because those terms are disputed in court by your lawyers. In an uncontested divorce however both spouses will sit down to come to an agreement on who gets what before the divorce proceeds.

For average Americans, divorce or separation can be the greatest emotional and financial drain they ever confront, but it doesnít have to be. With all of the economic uncertainty, comes greater stress and potential exacerbation of family tensions. There also may be a tendency to put off resolving family issues because they seem too costly to resolve. If you are facing divorce, separation, custody, alimony, or child support issues and want to keep moving forward in a cost effective way, here are some suggestions to consider...